Due to recent interim regulations implementing state legislation (effective July 2025) and pending changes to the Design Review program and the local codes implementing State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, SDCI's Tips, Director's Rules, and other guidance documents may not reflect the most current regulations or requirements. To ensure accuracy and applicability to specific code questions or permit applications, please contact us through our Send Us a Question website.

Director's Rules

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Keeping Your Rules Up-to-date

We publish official legal notice for all Director’s Rules in Seattle's Daily Journal of Commerce. We also publish notice about land use rules in our Land Use Information Bulletin through the Seattle Services Portal. To receive an email alert when the Land Use Information Bulletin is posted contact our Public Resource Center.

Draft Director's Rules

DDR 11-2026, Adjustment to the Amount of Emergency Relocation Assistance Payment Under the Housing and Building Maintenance Code

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DDR 10-2026, Adjustment to the Amount of Relocation Assistance Payment Under the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance

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DDR 03-2026 Stormwater Manual (Ordinance 127308)

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If you have questions about superseded or rescinded rules, please contact Faye Emmanuel at (206) 684-0114.